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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
3
Idaho Experiment Station explains manure nitrogen losses from ammonia nitrates and denitrification. Keeping liquid and solid manure together and storing it compactly away from weather reduces losses. With about 130 pounds nitrogen per horse valued at $1,040, preserving manure pays.
At the Seventh International Dry-Farming congress in October the $2,500 traction engine sweepstake for the best bushel of hard wheat drew 183 competitors. Henry Holmes of Raymond Alta won with his Marquis seed wheat, selling 400 bushels at $4 a bushel. he declined a $1,000 prize for the winning bushel and gave it away to agriculturists, grain growers, and government representatives.
A brief humorous dialogue contrasts a practical woman and a poetic disposition. The Wife jokes about the furnace while the Poet contemplates a muse like him. The banter hints at domestic roles and creative temperament in a light tone.
A Christmas gift guide suggests practical linens for housekeepers. Ideas include a round tablecloth with heavy linen center and English eyelet embroidery, a finished lace border, a dinner set of fine linen with matching napkins, or a tea cloth, all aimed at thrifty homemakers.
A simple collapsible sewing bag uses pasteboard disks about three inches wide covered in plain silk with a shirred silk strip to draw the mouth closed. Inner cushions hold needles and pins while outer sides display scissors and emery. The box in the illustration can be bought and covered in cretonne with fittings chosen by the buyer.
A present to the house describes a mahogany can delabra with an urn shaped base and curved branches. Shades are chosen to harmonize with the room’s fittings, making it a gift enjoyed by the whole household.
Article describes a decorative scrap box made from pasteboard covered in fancy paper or tapestry with asbestos lining, proposed as a safer alternative to waste baskets to prevent fire from careless matches. It notes the box can be a personalized gift if color preferences are considered.
The senate debate on the post office appropriation bill reveals rising belief that federal aid for trunk line roads is inevitable. Senators Swanson Freyburn Williams Lodge Bourne weigh methods, timelines, and planning to ensure value and fairness in a nationwide road program.
The Senate Democratic majority vows no Christmas recess until the administration currency bill passes. A daily 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. session with two hours for dinner is planned until final action, aiming to place the measure before the Senate Monday as the regular session begins. Senator Hitchcock is away in Omaha, with no opposition organized to the administration plan.
Justice Vandevanter ordered the Nebraska Supreme Court to review a case where Mrs. Charles Bulger of Lincoln won 2750 from two saloonkeepers under the Slocumb law. She claimed damages for loss of support during her husband’s life and for pneumonia tied to his drinking after his death in 1910. The defendants argue the Slocumb law is unconstitutional.
A dispute over cold soup at a St. Louis restaurant led to a deadly clash. Frank Strubel, who ordered the soup, was shot dead after the waiter was attacked. The owner and cook intervened, resulting in four others injured and about six participants detained.
Wm C Redfield secretary of commerce warns bad roads waste vast sums, rough transportation taxes farmers pay to move crops to rail stations. He cites costs per ton mile far higher on roads than rail, notes impact on consumer prices and producer margins, and urges decisive road improvement. Iowa figures show corn and soybeans yield 15.7 pounds of pork per bushel of corn at eight cents per pound.
The American Federation of Labor adjourned in Seattle after electing officers and selecting Philadelphia for its 1914 convention. Officers named are President Samuel Gompers Treasurer John B Len Non Secretary Frank Morrison. New vice presidents include John P White and Frank Duffy while John Mitchell and William D Triburr retired.
Representative Evans of Montana denounced bare back flogging of convicts in Delaware as degrading and cruel. He defended a federal injunction resolution, noting Attorney General McReynolds believed no action could be taken at that time.
W. K. Bixby, a director of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad and investor in the St Louis Mexico and Brownsville syndicate, announced he personally lost 119000 through the transaction connected with the Frisco sale.
Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin is sued for 49000 dollars by former Senate executive clerk Rodney Sachett who alleges he was employed to settle campaign claims arising from the 1908 election.
Father Link, pastor at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, announces next Sunday Mass at o clock with an evening service at 7 30. Instruction sessions held each Saturday at 2 o clock.
WARRY MITCHELL, Pastor. Sunday 10 a.m. Bible school 11 a.m. preaching 6 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7 30 p.m. preaching. Willing Workers meet Thursday afternoons.
Christ Episcopal Church notes weekly Sunday school at 9:30 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 11 a m. Evensong at 7:30 p m. Sunday school held regularly each week with morning prayer on the first third and fifth Sundays of each month. WM. T. MORGAN Jr. identified as Lay Worker.
Worship and preaching services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Choir practice at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dorcas Society meets Thursday afternoon at members’ homes. Church council meets first Monday each month. Confirmation class at 2 p.m. Saturdays in winter months.
Rev. Be J Hayes, pastor, conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. League services Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Friday at 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon.
The Episcopal ladies will hold a supper on December 3 and will issue further notices. The Lutheran church plans a Lord's Supper on Sunday November 80, with joint services at Trinity Lutheran due to repairs. The Lutheran council meets December 1, and a Christmas bazaar with fancy articles is set for December 17.
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